Kearney, MO

Kearney, Missouri

Kearney, Missouri, in Clay county, is 19 miles N of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 21 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Kearney is home to some 5,472 residents.

The People and Families of Kearney

In Kearney, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Kearney are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kearney had a median family income of $64,540. More so than most places, the people in Kearney generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Kearney are poor than in most places in Missouri. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Kearney. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Kearney Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Kearney was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Kearney, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Kearney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Kearney, MO

Comparing Kearney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Kearney Almanac

Kearney Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kearney Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kearney residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kearney High Schools (2004)

KEARNEY HIGH
715 E 19TH ST
816-628-4585
Serves 990 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Kearney Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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